Video: Florida beachgoers confront man standing on top of protected sea turtle eggs in nesting area
Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. The man reportedly chose the cordoned-off spot on Miami Beach as his place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July – despite a number of beachgoers confronting him, telling him that what he was doing was illegal.
Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. The man reportedly chose the cordoned-off spot on Miami Beach as his place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July – despite a number of beachgoers confronting him, telling him that what he was doing was illegal.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary rescues, treats wild birds to be released back into the wild
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a rehab center to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate sick and injured wild birds with the goal of releasing them back into their native habitat into the wild.
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a rehab center to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate sick and injured wild birds with the goal of releasing them back into their native habitat into the wild.
Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
2022 Fourth of July fishing forecast
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
'Biblical' swarms of giant insects swarm Oregon farmland already impacted by warming temperatures
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Proof of megalodon extinction is in their teeth, scientists say
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
New moon, Florida heat influencing fish movement
Fish are congregating in deeper waters or shade to find some cooler areas. That also means they are more active at night, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina. The new moon will also move that water around more to refresh the back bay.
Fish are congregating in deeper waters or shade to find some cooler areas. That also means they are more active at night, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina. The new moon will also move that water around more to refresh the back bay.
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Largest Burmese python ever captured in Florida weighs 215 pounds with over 100 developing eggs
A team of biologists hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida. The female python weighed in at 215 pounds, was nearly 18 feet long, and had 122 developing eggs.
A team of biologists hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida. The female python weighed in at 215 pounds, was nearly 18 feet long, and had 122 developing eggs.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Frogs jump, but landing is a problem for this tiny species found in Brazil, scientists find
Scientists discovered an odd behavior in a miniature Brazilian frog – specifically in the way it fails at landing after a hop.
Scientists discovered an odd behavior in a miniature Brazilian frog – specifically in the way it fails at landing after a hop.